Episode 5: Keep Students Reading All Summer Long

Summertime is such an important time of the year for students to be reading, but it is also when most are not picking up a book.  In this episode, I'll provide some ways you can keep students engaged in the reading process when the sun is shining and the pool is calling.

Episode 4: Quality Books on a Budget

As teachers, we want to stock our classrooms full of books for our students to dive into.  However, buying those books can get expensive.  In this episode, I'm going to dive into a variety of ways to purchase books on a budget.

Episode 3: Materials for Take Home Book Bags

Take Home Book Bags are my favorite way to get students to read at home and engage families in the learning process.  I'm going to share with you which materials I use and how you can get started in your own classroom.

Episode 2: Engaging Families

Take Home Book Bags are a unique alternative to reading homework.  It's an easy system that engages students and involves their families in the reading process.  In this episode, I'm going to share with you my reasons for using them and how I implemented them in my classroom.

Episode 1: Engaging in The Westing Game

The Westing Game is a wonderfully intriguing mystery novel for upper elementary school students.  I'm going to share with you some hands-on activities for this book to keep all students highly engaged throughout your reading.  It is my absolute favorite novel to share with my students!